Portrait Essentials Spring 2025

If you’re interested in learning to draw faces this class is for you.

In this 12-week course, we’ll be covering all aspects of portraiture from structure of the head, facial features, proportions, drawing hair, understanding tonal values, colour mixing & flesh tones. Working mainly in chalk pastels and with regular demos, Livvy will be giving tips and tricks on how to capture a convincing likeness and produce realistic result.

About the tutor:
Livvy Stainer is a Hampshire-based artist and tutor specialising in portraiture and figure painting. With 30 years of professional experience, she trained at Heatherley’s School of Art in London.

She has been teaching adult art classes for the past 10 years, sharing her knowledge and passion in a welcoming and accessible environment. Her classes focus on building confidence and helping students develop their individual style.

Workshop dates:
Term one begins on Monday 6th January with a one week break on Monday 17th February.
Term two begins on Monday 24th February and finishes on Monday 31st March.

The sessions last for 2 hours, starting at 1pm-3pm.
Materials will be required for the session. Click here to view the materials list for our drawing essentials course.

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre Arts Term Time Workshops - Summer - Portrait Essentials

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